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Kyle HENRY Arrested 2X In One Day In Goderich – #Catch&Release

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual from Huron County following incidents at two separate locations in the Town of Goderich on February 6th, 2025. 

On February 6th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by staff at the Goderich Hospital who reported an individual causing a disturbance and mischief on hospital property. Police attended and arrested the individual. Several charges were laid as follows:

Kyle HENRY, 58 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Causing a Disturbance,

–      Indecent Act – Public Place.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The accused was processed and held in custody for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 10th, 2025. 

On February 6th, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., Huron County OPP were contacted by staff at a Goderich retail store on Huron Road. An individual was reported to have committed a mischief while inside the store. The individual was identified as the same accused charged earlier in the day. The accused was located near the store and arrested by police. An additional charge against Kyle HENRY has been laid as follows:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 10th, 2025. 

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MACTAVISH Was Arrested Again – Details Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual from Huron County following a mischief to a Goderich bank automated teller machine (ATM) vestibule area in January 2025.

On January 31, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by bank staff who reported someone damaged the bank ATM area on January 30th. The suspect was identified by police but was not located at that time.

On February 08, 2025, officers located the suspect and made an arrest. They have been charged as follows:

Christopher MACTAVISH, 42 years of age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative, or ineffective,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed and held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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19 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(GODERICH, ON) – On February 3rd, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 19-year-old individual from Goderich was arrested on February 4th, 2025 and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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2 Arrested After Theft In Goderich – Names Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two London residents with several criminal offences following a theft from a retail store in Goderich on January 07, 2025. 

Just before 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 07, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by staff at a Goderich retail store who reported a theft that had just occurred. Suspects and vehicle description were provided to police.

Officers patrolled for the suspects and later received a report of the same vehicle parked on Huron Road near Seaforth. Officers attended the vehicle location and located the two suspects nearby. The suspect vehicle had been reported stolen earlier from the City of London. Further stolen items and a prohibited knife were seized. The pair were arrested and charged as follows:

Brayden DUNPHY-GORMLEY, 28 years of age from London has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000 – (two counts),

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.

The accused was processed and held in custody for a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, where they were remanded into custody. 

Matthew SQUISSATO, 35 years of age from London has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon,

–      Obstruct Peace Officer,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (three counts).

The accused was processed and held in custody for a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, where they were remanded into custody. 

Police would like to speak to any witnesses who may have seen the pair walking on Huron Road near Seaforth seeking fuel for the stolen vehicle. Time frame was 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on January 7th. If you have any information, please contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-482-1677. Quote incident# E250027354.

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Teen Charged After Truck Stolen & Stopped With Spike Belt- Name Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Mississauga resident with several offences following a truck theft on January 04, 2025, in the Town of Goderich. 

Just after 6:20 a.m., on Saturday, January 04, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a vehicle owner who reported their 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup truck had just been stolen from their laneway on South Street in Goderich.

Officers observed the stolen truck travelling eastbound on Huron Road and set up tire deflation devices (TDD) which were successfully deployed, deflating the front tires of the truck.

The driver was arrested without incident and charged as follows:

Joseph SHEPHERD, 19 years of age from Mississauga has been charged with:

–      Theft Over $5,000,

–      Flight From Peace Officer,

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) including failing to stop for stop sign and driving without a licence.

The accused was processed and held in custody for a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, where they were remanded into custody. 

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Goderich Increases Pedestrians Saftey – While North Huron Continues To Endanger Children #PedestrianLivesMatter

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public and pedestrians using crosswalks to pay attention and be safe!

Goderich residents have most likely seen the new overhead lighting system on Bayfield Road at the intersection of Bennett Street East. This busy pedestrian crossing has been at this location for a long time due to the high number of students and residents that need to cross Bayfield Road. This new lighting system is a welcome addition to increase visibility and enhance public safety.

Police spoke to crossing guard Sheila Donatis who has been working as a guard for over 30 years in the Town of Goderich, helping countless people cross roadways safely. Donatis is happy to see the new system which she feels will prompt drivers to obey the flashing lights and her handheld stop sign, creating a safer location for people to cross.

“Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility”, says Constable Craig Soldan, Community Safety and Media Relations Officer with the Huron County OPP.

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Cameron PORTER Was Arrested Again

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in a Goderich theft investigation. 

On November 8, 2024, Huron County OPP received a theft report involving property stolen from a business located on Bayfield Road in Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified, and an arrest was made on November 21, 2024.

Cameron PORTER, 30 years of age of No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing where he was remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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DOLINSKI, DOLINSKI & SOKOLOWSKI Arrested For Theft

(SOUTH HURON/GODERICH, ON) – On November 12, 2024, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation involving shoplifting at retail stores in both Goderich and Exeter. Three individuals were captured on video surveillance after departing the stores with stolen goods.

On November 20, 2024, police were contacted by retail staff at a business on Huron Road in Goderich after they observed the same individuals enter the store again.

Officers in the vicinity were able to arrest two of the suspects shortly after the call to police, and after a search of the area, officers later arrested the third suspect.

Police have charged the three accused’ with the following offences:

Antoni DOLINSKI, 35 years of age from Mississauga has been charged with:

–      Theft Over $5,000,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

Armando DOLINSKI, 43 years of age from Brampton has been charged with:

–      Theft Over $5,000,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

Mateusz SOKOLOWSKI, 28 years of age from Mississauga has been charged with:

–      Theft Over $5,000,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

All three accused were held in custody and later released. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich Ontario at a later date.

Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Goderich Pervert Alert – Cole WHEELER Arrested For Luring Children & Sexual Assault

(GODERICH, ON) – On October 25, 2024, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation involving a series of victims in the Huron County area. This investigation has led to police laying multiple criminal charges against the accused in this matter.

Police have charged 21-year-old, Cole WHEELER, of Goderich with the following offences:

  • Sexual Assault (12 counts),
  • Invitation to Sexual Touching (two counts),
  • Sexual Interference (two counts),
  • Assault,
  • Forcible Confinement,
  • Unlawfully in a Dwelling House,
  • Luring a Child Under 18.

The accused is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich Ontario at a later date.

Investigators believe that there may be additional victims and any person with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Lief EDWARDS Arrested Again – Aggravated Assault

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious assault that took place in the Town of Goderich on Saturday, August 31, 2024.   

In September, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received information that an assault had taken place in Goderich in late August, 2024.

Police investigated the incident and have subsequently arrested and charged one individual on October 12, 2024, as follows:

Lief EDWARDS, 38 years of age of Goderich has been charged with:

–      Aggravated Assault,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing where he was remanded into custody awaiting a further court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Daniel BOURQUE-DEROCHIE – Impaired Driving

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Drummond-North Elmsley Township resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic complaint on September 14, 2024, in the Town of Goderich. 

Just after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle after a traffic complaint was received by police. An observant driver became concerned about the driving of the vehicle ahead of them in traffic. The vehicle was observed travelling westbound on Huron Road in Central Huron, and eventually into Goderich where police conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke to the driver and conducted a roadside screening device test, which resulted in a failure.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

Daniel BOURQUE-DEROCHIE, 58 years of age from Elmsley Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 21, 2024. 

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Fatal Collision In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – A fatal collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a mobility scooter has claimed the life of an elderly Goderich resident. 

Just after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 16th, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Goderich Fire Department responded to the intersection of Blake Street East and Gibbons Street in the Town of Goderich after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that the operator of an electric mobility scooter was seriously injured. The scooter operator was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Sections of Blake Street and Gibbons Street are currently closed for the investigation and will remain closed for several hours.

The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the collision is being investigated. 

The deceased is a 91-year-old resident of Goderich. 

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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$20,000 Drug Bust In Goderich – Kristopher FABER Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and Huron County OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $20,500.

An illegal drug investigation was initiated by members of the Huron-Perth OPP CSCU which led investigators to a suspect in the Town of Goderich.

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, a search warrant was executed in Goderich which resulted in the seizure of controlled substances, assorted currency, weapons, and other offence-related items. One individual has been arrested and charged.

As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, hydromorphone, and cocaine. Other seized items included digital scales, packaging material, cellular phones and several knives. One knife that was seized was a handgun replica knife. A quantity of cash was also seized.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $12,600.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,400.

Total currency seized is $5,540.  

Kristopher FABER, 43 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon, butterfly and spring-assisted knives – (two counts),
  • Possession of weapons while prohibited – (three counts)

The accused was processed and is being held for a bail hearing scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Isaac BENNEWIES – Assault, Drunk Driving

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Assault and Impaired Driving following an incident in Goderich on August 09, 2024. 

Just after 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 09, 2024, Huron County OPP received a report of an assault that had just occurred on Suncoast Drive in the Town of Goderich. The victim of the assault advised police that the male suspect had departed in a vehicle and provided a description of the suspect and vehicle involved. Officers located the suspect vehicle on Huron Road and conducted a traffic stop. Police arrested the driver for assault and determined that they had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The driver provided a breath sample at the roadside which resulted in a failure.

The accused was re-arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Isaac BENNEWIES, 20 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Assault,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 23, 2024. 

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Another Drunk Driver Arrested In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Dublin area resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in Goderich on August 04, 2024. 

Just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday, August 04, 2024, Huron County OPP were patrolling in the Town of Goderich when they stopped a vehicle on Mitchell Street. Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The investigating officer demanded a roadside breath sample from the driver, which resulted in a failure.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment where they provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Jerrett VATERS, 25 years of age from Dublin has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Cannabis Control Act and the Liquor Licence Control Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 16, 2024.